Textures

Texture is a term used to describe the surface appearance and feel of the fabric . The selection of a fabric that is done by basis of it’s the on going fashion trends , quality , performance , price and most importantly its suitability to the design . In designing a garment the most important thing is the selection of the fabric as different type of garment is made with different types of fabrics . 

The textures of fabrics are depend upon the following four factors –

• Fibers
• Yarns
• Fabric construction
• Finish

Fibers

Fibers are referred to the raw materials that are spun into yarn with the help of weaving and knit into cloth with the help of knitting . Fabric textures are the result of the inherent characteristics of the raw material . The best examples of this are the jute fibers which are harsh that’s why they are used for making sacks and the silk filaments are very smooth that’s why they are used for making soft silk fabric .

Yarns

Yarns are made by using different type of techniques from which different types of textures are emerged . Low twisted yarns gives a shiny texture as in the case of satin and high twisted leads to rough texture .

Fabric Construction

This refers to the techniques by which yarns are converted into fabrics the different  techniques that are used are weaving , knitting and felting of the yarn to make fabric . The texture of the fabric is varied as the result of the different construction techniques even with the use of similar yarns . These techniques vary the feel and look of the fabric .

Finish

Refers to the fabric finishes that vary the textures of the fabric by using different chemicals . Some finishes stiffens the fabric and others softens it .